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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/17/2004 KEN T Kent City �Council (�Meeting W A O N I N O T O N August 17,2004 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Hannon, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and White. Council - President Peterson was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From Council.Administration.or Staff. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Item I and two Executive Session items were added. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Torgelson noted that the Meeker Street Emporium will open in the fall. B. Introduction of Youth AmbassaddeM from Yangzhou,4China. (CFN-198) Amy Sie introduced exchange students,who thanked the City for this experience. C. Kent Civic SM Performing Arta Teen Musical Scholarships. (CFN-118) Pat Curran and Linda Peterson announced the winners of$10,000 in scholarships which went to 14 students. D. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-839) Lee Thomas,the Mayor's appointee to the Kent Arts Commission, was not in attendance. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Boeing Development Agreement. (CFN-1273) This public hearing is to consider a develop- ment agreement which involves real property historically known as the Boeing Kent Space Center. As proposed,the agreement would be used to implement phased infrastructure development, traffic and stormwater improvements, and vest certain development regulations. After a brief presentation by staff,the Mayor opened the public hearing. Elizabeth Warman of the Boeing Company stated that they are prepared to execute the development agreement as presented. There ` were no further comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. CLARK MOVED to approve the Boeing Development Agreement as recommended by staff and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through I. White seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Misntes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 3, 2004 were approved. _ 1 Kent City Council Minutes August 17,2004 B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through July 15 and paid on July 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 20,2004 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/15/04 Wire Transfers 1755-1771 $1,154,744.25 7/15/04 PrePays & 565174 1,217,893.99 Regular 565829 922,367.13 $3,2959005.37 r Checks issued for pWoll for July i through July 15 and paid on July 20, 2004 were approved: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/20/04 Advices 166645-167304 $1,214,701.48 7/20/04 Interim Checks 278287 1,299.46 7/20/04 Checks 278288-278606 263 964.09 $1,479,965.03 C. Sig Year Transportation Improvement Plan. (CFN-164) September 7, 2004 was set as the Public Hearing date on the adoption of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(2005- 2010). D. Municipal Traus2tation Infrastructure Funding Resolution. (CFN-171) Resolution No. 1682 requesting state legislative action to provide local funding for municipal transportation infrastructure was adopted. E. S. 272nd/277th Street QLtIft Proposed Inclusion of Previously Omitted LID 351 Properties. (CFN-1180) The Public Works Department was authorized to pursue the inclusion of previously omitted properties within LID 351 through a supplemental LID process. F. Pacific Highway South High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes,LID Formation,Resolution Setting Hearing Date. (CFN-1292) Resolution No. 1683 setting October 5, 2004, as the hearing date on proposed formation of Local Improvement District 358 was adopted. E G. 74th Avenue S.&WS/SR516 Roadway Improvements Proiect. (CFN-885) The 74s' Avenue South and Willis/SR 516 Roadway Improvements project was accepted as complete. H. Appointment to Arts Commission. (CFN-839) The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Lee Thomas to serve as a member of the Kent Arts Commission was confirmed. ADDED I. Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for Council Present Peterson was approved. 2 Kent City Council Minutes August 17, 2004 OTHER BUSINESS A. Zoning Code Amendment'Stadium Sims Ordinance. (CFN-131) At their July 26, 2004 public hearing,the Land Use and Planning Board recommended approval of a proposed amend- ment by the Kent School District to add a new section to the sign code that regulates signs for publicly or privately owned stadiums. The amendment would allow advertising on a limited basis for signs associated with a stadium facility. Chris Hankins of Planning Services and Fred High of the school district explained the proposal. CLARK MOVED to approve Zoning Code Amendment#2004-4 as recommended by the Land Use&Planning Board and to adopt Ordinance No. 3706 amending Kent City Code Chapter 15.02 and Section 15.06.040 by defining stadiums and allowing stadium signs to include sponsorship or corporate advertising information. White seconded and the motion carried. B. Howard's Addition Rezone. (CFN-121) This request by Howard Wilson is to rezone 4.65 acres of property from SR-2, Single-Family Residential to SR-3, Single-Family Residential. The Kent Hearing Examiner held public hearings on May 19 and July 7, 2004, and issued Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation for approval on July 21, 2004. Sharon Clamp of Planning Services explained the rezone and answered questions regarding adjacent zoning,wetlands and run-off. It was noted that testimony at this meeting is not appropriate because the public hearing has already been held by the Hearing Examiner. Ranniger noted that she has talked to property owners and has some concerns. CLARK MOVED to send this issue to the next Planning Committee meeting to allow time for review. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark encouraged Councilmembers to attend the Suburban Cities Association meeting and reception. Public Safety Co �ee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on August 19. Parks&Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be at 4:00 p.m. on August 19. Administrative Reuorts. (CFN-198) Martin reminded the Council of one labor negotiation and two potential litigation items for Executive Session, and said there may be action after the Session, which will take 15-20 minutes. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS Noise. (CFN-198) Jackie Klakken, 1411 W. James Lane,Apt U12, voiced concern about excessive noise from home and car stereos. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Labor Negotiations. Ranniger moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1747,Fire 3 Kent City Council Minutes August 17,2004 Assistant Chiefs Unit, effective January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Clark seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT HARMON MOVED to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Wbite seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk z 4